Derrious Gilmore had 26 points and made six 3-pointers for the Cowboys (15-6, 2-6), who shot just 29.8 percent (17 of 57) from the floor and were outrebounded 42-28.

Wyoming ended both halves with long scoreless stretches, going the last 3:43 of the first half and the final 4:20 without a point. After Gilmore's jumper got the Cowboys within 53-45 with 5:42 left, they missed their last eight shots from the floor and committed three turnovers.